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SUMMARY:NEA Big Read Paracord Survival Keychains
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Matthews Art Gallery and take part in this FREE workshop\, where you will learn how to create your very own paracord keychain. \nEvent Time: January 24\, Thursday at 5:00PM \nCost: FREE! \nClick Here to learn more about the NEA Big Read and other events happening in your community! \nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. 
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CATEGORIES:Community Art Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190122T210000
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SUMMARY:NEA Big Read Film Series - Children of Men
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Matthews Opera House and watch a FREE showing of the thrilling movie\, “Children of Men.” \nIn 2027\, in a chaotic world in which women have become somehow infertile\, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea. \nShowtime: Tuesday January 22\, at 7:00PM at the Matthews Opera House \nIT’S FREE! \nCLICK HERE to Learn More about the NEA Big Read and other upcoming events like this \nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
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CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190118T213000
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SUMMARY:SUBSCRIPTION SERIES: "All the World's a Song" with Daniel Kelly Concert
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning composer and pianist\, Daniel Kelly brilliantly reinterprets texts from Shakespeare’s most beloved plays with powerhouse jazz vocalists. This is the 3rd event of 2018-19 Subscription Series at The Matthews.  \nSingle tickets go on sale Sept. 1\, 2018. \nLEARN MORE about this concert.
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CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:NEA Big Read Film Series - Forbidden Planet
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Matthews Opera House and watch a FREE showing of the classic sci-fi film\, “Forbidden Planet.” Released in 1956\, directed by Fred Wilcox\, Shot in Eastmancolor and CinemaScope\, it is considered one of the great science fiction films of the 1950s\, and a precursor of contemporary science fiction cinema. The characters and isolated setting have been compared to those in William Shakespeare’s The Tempest\, and the plot contains certain analogues to the play. \nShowtime: Tuesday January 15\, at 7:00PM \nIT’S FREE! \nNEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
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CATEGORIES:Film
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20190109T130000
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SUMMARY:Big Read Kick-Off Panel: Bellman Brown Bag
DESCRIPTION:On January 9th join Becky Nacarrato Eastuburn\, Courtney Huse-Wika\, Burt Juhrend and Amber Wilde for an open panel discussion on the upcoming Big Read events. \n  \n \n  \n\nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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SUMMARY:PRIVATE EVENT: Wasserburger - Anderson Wedding
DESCRIPTION:Opera house closed for a private event — includes set up\, event\, tear down.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181214T213000
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: A Green Dolphin Jazzy Christmas with Special Guests
DESCRIPTION:It’s another Green Dolphin Jazzy Christmas\nIn 2017 The Matthews sold out this same holiday event.  “A Green Dolphin Jazzy Christmas” is back\, this time the stage is being shared with very special jazz musician friends. Green Dolphin is a local jazz quartet. This jazz concert is sure to bring the holiday spirit to all of our patrons. Many traditional jazz songs will be performed along with many more standard and contemporary tunes. \n\nLEARN MORE about this holiday event. \n\n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS\n\nFriday\, December 14\, 2018 \n 7:30 p.m.\nTickets:\n$35 / $20
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181208T143000
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SUMMARY:25th Holiday High Tea
DESCRIPTION:One of our oldest and favorite annual events is just around the corner.  The Holiday High Tea is scheduled for Saturday\, Dec. 8\, 1:00-2:30 p.m. in The Matthew’s Theater.  Tickets go ON SALE NOV. 1.  They will be available during business hours in the gallery\, by phone (605.642.7973)\, or online. All seats are $30.  Tickets must be purchased no later than Dec. 5.  \n\nLEARN MORE about this traditional event. \n\n  \n\nHoliday High Tea tickets:\n\nBUY TICKETS – on sale Nov. 1\n\nSaturday\, Dec. 8\n 1:00 p.m.\nTickets:\n$30 all seats
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CATEGORIES:Community Art Projects
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181205T130000
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SUMMARY:BELLMAN BROWN BAG: Holiday Piano Duets
DESCRIPTION:The annual Holiday Spearfish Piano Duets takes place in the opera house theater. This event is free and open to the public from noon until 1 p.m. It’s always wise to get here early for a good seat. The balcony will be opened only until all the main floor seats are full. This is a FREE event. \n“Music for the Holidays” is the title of the December concert of the Spearfish Piano Duet Club on Wednesday\, December 5\, 12:00 noon at Matthews Opera house in downtown Spearfish. The club has performed on the popular Bellman Brown Bag series since 2004. Performers include Sandra Asheim\, Pamela Baum\, Laurie Behrens\, Sue Cole\, Donna Dettman\, Rita Hicks\, Laura Kolb\, Janeen Larsen\, Colleen McKirdy\, Emma McKirdy-Wilsey\, Lori Miller\, Angela O’Shea\, Priscilla Romkema\, and Mimi Swisher. BHSU students Carissa Deming\, Liz Luke\, Joseph O’Rourke\, and overseas guest researcher Haiyan Chen will also perform. The Spearfish Duet Club began in 2003\, under the leadership of Synva Chrysler and Marianne Bieber\, as a way for intermediate and advanced pianists to maintain their piano skills and at the same time have fun and enjoy each others’ musical talents. Adult members of the community and BHSU music students are involved in the performance and rehearsal activities\, organized by Dr. Janeen Larsen. The concert is free and open to the public; coming early is recommended. \n  \nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181201T160000
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SUMMARY:Santa's Visit
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, Dec. 1\, The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center hosts one of our favorite events during the Spearfish annual Christmas Stroll. The event is free and open to the public.\n \nHO. HO. HO.\nKids and adults alike can share their Christmas wishes with Santa from 1:00-4:00 p.m in the Opera House Lobby (2nd floor). Santa will be on hand in the afternoon to meet and listen to children’s Christmas wishes. \nHot cider and candy canes will be on hand. Visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181201T170000
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SUMMARY:Santa's Craftshop for kids
DESCRIPTION:The Art Gallery on the first floor will be celebrating the Spearfish Christmas Stroll from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, Saturday\, Dec. 1.  \nThe gallery will be running children activities the day Santa arrives at The Matthews. Workstations will be set up around the gallery along with necessary supplies for kids to make different crafts: origami stars\, reindeer gift bags\, pop-up Christmas cards\, pinecone ornaments\, and bead candy canes. \n\nLEARN MORE about this event (and age ranges) \n\n 
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181127T203000
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SUMMARY:FILM FESTIVAL: "Dakota 38" (ArtCentral)
DESCRIPTION:ArtCentral has announced the ArtCentral Film Festival – Season 2 to be shown at The Matthews in 2018. The films run from September through November\, for a total of four movies. The Northern Black Hills Rotary Club again partners with us to help bring this quality series of films to Spearfish. Through this series\, we use art as a tool – films in this case – to engage our community on specific topics that are relevant to all members of our community. \nALL MOVIES ARE FREE \nDakota 38 | November 27\, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.\n2012\, NR\, 1h 58m \n Directed by: Silas Hagerty \nLocation: The Matthews Opera House theater \nIn the spring of 2005\, Jim Miller\, a Native spiritual leader\, and Vietnam veteran found himself in a dream riding on horseback across the great plains of South Dakota. Just before he awoke\, he arrived at a riverbank in Minnesota and saw 38 of his Dakota ancestors hanged. At the time\, Jim knew nothing of the largest mass execution in United States history\, ordered by Abraham Lincoln on December 26\, 1862. “When you have dreams\, you know when they come from the creator… As any recovered alcoholic\, I made believe that I didn’t get it. I tried to put it out of my mind\, yet it’s one of those dreams that bothers you night and day.” \nNow\, four years later\, embracing the message of the dream\, Jim and a group of riders retrace the 330-mile route of his dream on horseback from Lower Brule\, South Dakota to Mankato\, Minnesota to arrive at the hanging site on the anniversary of the execution. “We can’t blame the wasichus anymore. We’re doing it to ourselves. We’re selling drugs. We’re killing our own people. That’s what this ride is about\, is healing.” This is the story of their journey- the blizzards they endure\, the Native and Non-Native communities that house and feed them along the way\, and the dark history they are beginning to wipe away. \nDISCUSSION follows the movie until approximately 9 p.m.\n\nLEARN MORE about each of the films. \n\n  \nTRAILER
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181115T203000
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: "Return to the Forbidden Planet" (musical)
DESCRIPTION:Director Joanna Mechaley is conducting auditions from 6:30-8:30 p.m.\, Thursday-Friday\, Nov. 15-16\, in The Matthews theater. \n  \nShort synopsis\nWritten by Bob Carlton\, “Return to the Forbidden Planet” is inspired by Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” This jukebox musical is packed with rock ‘n’ roll classics such as Heard it Through the Grapevine\, Young Girl\, Good Vibrations\, and Gloria. \nFasten your seatbelts\, return your tray tables to the upright position\, and prepare to blast off! \nPerformance dates\nFebruary 8-10\, 15-17\, 2019 \n\nLEARN MORE about the audition requirements.
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181114T130000
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Veterans' Legacy Program
DESCRIPTION:The November Bellman (November 14\, noon – 1:00pm) will feature Kelly Kirk\, Director of the BHSU Honors Program\, presenting “Veterans’ Legacy Program.” The Veterans’ Legacy Project\, launched by the National Cemetery Administration under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs\,  is a BHSU student writing project about the lives of veterans who are buried at the national cemeteries. Graphic novel illustrations of their lives are also created by area youth during a BHSU summer camp.  \nVisit the link to watch a video about this project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuwxQ10sTac \n  \n\nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181113T200000
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SUMMARY:FILM FESTIVAL: "The Homestretch" (ArtCentral)
DESCRIPTION:ArtCentral has announced the ArtCentral Film Festival – Season 2 to be shown at The Matthews in 2018. The films run from September through November\, for a total of four movies. The Northern Black Hills Rotary Club again partners with us to help bring this quality series of films to Spearfish. Through this series\, we use art as a tool – films in this case – to engage our community on specific topics that are relevant to all members of our community. \nALL MOVIES ARE FREE \nThe Homestretch | November 13\, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.\n2014\, NR\, 90m\nDirected by: Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly \nLocation: The Matthews Opera House theater \n“The Homestretch” follows three homeless teens as they fight to stay in school\, graduate\, and build a future. Each of these smart\, ambitious teenagers – Kasey\, Anthony\, and Roque – will surprise\, inspire\, and challenge audiences to rethink stereotypes of homelessness as they work to complete their education while facing the trauma of being alone and abandoned at an early age. \nDISCUSSION follows the movie until approximately 9 p.m. \n\nLEARN MORE about each of the films. \n\n  \nTRAILER
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181111T160000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY THEATER: "Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein)"
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews’ community theater is excited to present “Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein)” Nov. 8-11. Dwight Myers directs a talented group of Black Hills actors. This event is subject to an adult ticket discount to our 2018-19 Subscription Series subscribers!  \nAdapted from the Mary Shelley novel. \nCommissioned by the Guthrie Theater\, in Minneapolis\, this singular\, eloquent play deals with events which transpire after those usually associated with the Frankenstein story—in this case\, the final\, fateful meeting between Dr. Frankenstein and his macabre creation amid the barren wastes of the North Pole. \n  \n\nLEARN MORE about this drama. \n\nTickets ON SALE May 13\, 2018. \n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS\n \n\nNovember 8-11 \n Thurs.-Sat.: 7:30 p.m.\n Sunday: 2 pm.\nTickets:\n$15 Adults\, $10 subscribers\, $5 Youth & BHSU students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181109T213000
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY THEATER: "Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein)"
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews’ community theater is excited to present “Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein)” Nov. 8-11. Dwight Myers directs a talented group of Black Hills actors. This event is subject to an adult ticket discount to our 2018-19 Subscription Series subscribers!  \nAdapted from the Mary Shelley novel. \nCommissioned by the Guthrie Theater\, in Minneapolis\, this singular\, eloquent play deals with events which transpire after those usually associated with the Frankenstein story—in this case\, the final\, fateful meeting between Dr. Frankenstein and his macabre creation amid the barren wastes of the North Pole. \n  \n\nLEARN MORE about this drama. \n\nTickets ON SALE May 13\, 2018. \n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS\n \n\nNovember 8-11 \n Thurs.-Sat.: 7:30 p.m.\n Sunday: 2 pm.\nTickets:\n$15 Adults\, $10 subscribers\, $5 Youth & BHSU students
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY THEATER: "Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein)"
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews’ community theater is excited to present “Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein)” Nov. 8-11. Dwight Myers directs a talented group of Black Hills actors. This event is subject to an adult ticket discount to our 2018-19 Subscription Series subscribers!  \nAdapted from the Mary Shelley novel. \nCommissioned by the Guthrie Theater\, in Minneapolis\, this singular\, eloquent play deals with events which transpire after those usually associated with the Frankenstein story—in this case\, the final\, fateful meeting between Dr. Frankenstein and his macabre creation amid the barren wastes of the North Pole. \n  \n\nLEARN MORE about this drama. \n\nTickets ON SALE May 13\, 2018. \n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS\n \n\nNovember 8-11 \n Thurs.-Sat.: 7:30 p.m.\n Sunday: 2 pm.\nTickets:\n$15 Adults\, $10 subscribers\, $5 Youth & BHSU students
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SUMMARY:TICKET SALE DATE: Holiday High Tea
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 1 is the date that tickets go on sale both online and through our box office for the 25th Holiday High Tea. This year’s High Tea is on Dec. 8\, 1-2:30 p.m.\, in our theater. All seats are $30. For all ages. \n\nLEARN MORE about this traditional event. \n\n  \n\nHoliday High Tea tickets:\n\nBUY TICKETS – on sale Nov. 1\n\nSaturday\, Dec. 8\n 1:00 p.m.\nTickets:\n$30 all seats
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CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181026T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181026T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110555
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SUMMARY:SUBSCRIPTION SERIES: Christian Howes Quartet in Southern Exposure Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews second Subscription Series 2018-19 event takes place at 7:30 p.m.\, Friday\, Oct. 26. Single ticket sales for this concert go on sale Sept. 1.  \nJazz violinist\, Christian Howes\, embarks upon a quest into the French Mediterranean/Spanish and Latin American musical worlds. Inspired by his album\, “Southern Exposure\,” bluegrass\, jazz\, classical\, latin\, rock\, and fusion describe a few of the genres that Christian offers with this quartet touring project. \n  \nLEARN MORE about this event.  \nSingle ticket sales start Sept. 1\, 2018.
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CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181016T201500
DTSTAMP:20260616T110555
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SUMMARY:FILM FESTIVAL: "The Rider" (ArtCentral)
DESCRIPTION:ArtCentral has announced the ArtCentral Film Festival – Season 2 to be shown at The Matthews in 2018. The films run from September through November\, for a total of four movies. The Northern Black Hills Rotary Club again partners with us to help bring this quality series of films to Spearfish. Through this series\, we use art as a tool – films in this case – to engage our community on specific topics that are relevant to all members of our community. \nALL MOVIES ARE FREE \nThe Rider | October 16\, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. (rated R)\n2018\, R\, 1h 44m \n Directed by: Lucy Walker and Karen Harley  \nLocation: The Matthews Opera House theater \nAfter a tragic riding accident\, young cowboy Brady (Brady Jandreau)\, once a rising star of the rodeo circuit\, is warned that his competition days are over. Back home\, Brady finds himself wondering what he has to live for when he can no longer do what gives him a sense of purpose: to ride and compete. In an attempt to regain control of his fate\, Brady undertakes a search for new identity and tries to redefine his idea of what it means to be a man in the heartland of America. \nBrady Jandreau is a member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and currently resides on Pine Ridge. He is a saddle bronc rider and a horse trainer. The filming mainly took place on the reservation and in the surrounding Badlands. \nDISCUSSION follows the movie until approximately 9 p.m. Whitney Jandreau\, who is a BHSU grad and the sister of Brady Jandreau (the star of the film)\, as well as Tim Jandreau (Brady’s uncle) will be speaking. \n\nLEARN MORE about each of the films. \n\n  \nTRAILER
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CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181013T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110555
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SUMMARY:ARTCENTRAL: "Art of My Life: A Multimedia Celebration of our Creative Souls"
DESCRIPTION:ArtCentral Spearfish and Black Hills State University (BHSU) present an original theatrical production\, “Art of My Life: A Multimedia Celebration of Our Creative Souls.” Performances take place at both BHSU and The Matthews Opera House. \nThe shows at BHSU’s Woodburn (mainstage) Theater take place at 7:30 p.m.\, October 4-5. The shows at The Matthews Opera House Theater take place at 7:30 p.m.\, October 13 and at 2 p.m. on October 14. \nDirector Bert Juhrend\, BHSU theater professor\, and his selected cast of four to six BHSU students devised this original production with the shared theme through ArtCentral\, “What would life be like if art was taken away?” \nThis event is free. The Matthews is reserved seating. Get your FREE ticket to reserve your seat(s) below. \n  \n\nLEARN MORE about this event. \n\n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nRESERVE SEATS\n\nSat.\, October 13 at 7:30 pm\n Sun.\, October 14 at 2 p.m.\n \nTickets:\nAll seats FREE
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110555
CREATED:20260611T143343Z
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: 2019 Downtown Spearfish Mural Project.
DESCRIPTION:The October Bellman (October 10th\, noon – 1:00pm) will feature Professor Desy Schoenewies from the BHSU Fine Arts department presenting “2019 Downtown Spearfish Mural Project.” The College of Liberal Arts at BHSU is sponsoring muralist and artist Paul LaJeunesse to use his socially-engaged mural process to create a new mural in downtown Spearfish to be completed in the summer of 2019.  This is a multi-step process that incorporates citizen involvement in a meaningful collaboration of designing\, painting\, and installing a community mural. \n  \n\nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20181005T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20181005T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110555
CREATED:20260611T143455Z
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SUMMARY:American Conversations: Celebrating Poems in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith will read her own work and that of poets she admires\, in The Matthews Opera House theatre. Afterwards she will then invite the audience to discuss with her. Because poems put us in touch with our most powerful memories\, feelings\, questions and wishes\, Smith believes that talking about poetry is a way of leaping past small talk and collapsing the distance between strangers. Audience members will receive copies of Smith’s new anthology\, American Journal: Fifty Poems for Our Time. \n This event is free and open to the public. There is no reserved seating.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180928T213000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110555
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SUMMARY:SUBSCRIPTION SERIES Kick off: Mighty Brother Concert
DESCRIPTION:Our Subscription Series 2018-19 season kicks off with musicians from New Orleans. Mighty Brother is a New Orleans-based indie rock band captained by songwriters Jake Ryan and Nick Huster. They are crewed by a dynamic saxophonist\, Jonah Devine\, and airtight rhythm section\, Kirk Duplantis and Quinn Sternberg.  \n  \nLEARN MORE about this event. \n 
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CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180918T201000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110555
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SUMMARY:FILM FESTIVAL: "Me\, The Other" (ArtCentral)
DESCRIPTION:ArtCentral has announced the ArtCentral Film Festival – Season 2 to be shown at The Matthews in 2018. The films run from September through November\, for a total of four movies. The Northern Black Hills Rotary Club again partners with us to help bring this quality series of films to Spearfish. Through this series\, we use art as a tool – films in this case – to engage our community on specific topics that are relevant to all members of our community. \nALL MOVIES ARE FREE \nMe\, The Other | Sept. 18\, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.\n2018\, NR\, 110 minutes\nDirected by: Shidan Majidi \nLocation: The Matthews Opera House theater \n“Me\, the “Other” is a documentary film about a diverse group of twelve students from diverse backgrounds (ethnic\, racial\, religious\, and sexual orientation) living on the frontlines of prejudice by asking the questions we don’t discuss in classrooms\, workplaces\, and social places. Through their struggles and accomplishments\, we find ourselves in each of them. Otherness’ is never one thing. The film is the centerpiece of a platform for creating conversations about what connects us and what keeps us apart. \nDISCUSSION follows the movie until approximately 9 p.m. \n\nLEARN MORE about each of the films. \n\n  \nTRAILER
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CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180915T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110555
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY THEATER: 7th Theater on the Run
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Theater on the Run is performed two consecutive Saturdays at 6 p.m.\, Sept. 8 and 15. Tickets go on sale Aug. 14.  \nTheater on the Run has sold out every year since 2012. HINT: Last year we sold out in just 8 hours. Yes. That means — do not procrastinate.  \n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS \n Sales start Aug. 14\n\nSept. 8 or 15 \n Saturday: 6-10 p.m.\nTickets:\n$35 all seats\n\n\n\n\n  \nLEARN MORE about this event.
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CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110555
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SUMMARY:Bellman Brown Bag: Readers Theater Presents
DESCRIPTION:The Matthews’ Readers Theater presents several pieces during the September Bellman Brown Bag from 12-1 p.m.\, Wednesday\, Sept. 12 in The Matthews theater. Admittance is free. \nOne of the pieces is written by Readers Theater member\, Erika Richter\, titled “Second Honeymoon.” It is performed by Dennis Walkins and Erika Richter.  Also on tap is “Tell Me a Story” with Charlotte Fladmoe and Kathy Johnston\, and “Candle on the Table” with Bobbe Ward\, Sandi Nauman\, Julie Walkins\, and Hoodie Smock. \nWhat is Readers Theater?\nThis actors’ group is comprised of mostly retired people. They meet when working folks are at work–although people of all ages are welcome to join. Currently\, there are twelve members from Spearfish\, Belle Fourche\, and Deadwood. They have presented at meetings\, retirement homes\, and for the Canyon Hills kids — a favorite for all involved! They often do themed programs\, in particular for Mother’s Day or Christmas. \n\nWhat is the Bellman?\nThe Bellman Brown Bag series is a humanities program designed to explore ideas\, history\, literature\, art\, and culture.  Programs are presented on the second Wednesday of each month\, noon to 1:00 p.m.  Designed to begin and end within each lunch hour\, patrons are invited to bring their lunch\, if desired\, or simply enjoy an hour of learning and entertainment.
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CATEGORIES:Lectures & Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110555
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SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: "Playing with Fire (after Frankenstein)"
DESCRIPTION:Dwight Myers directs this eloquent drama. He is conducting auditions at 6:30-8 p.m.\, Tuesday and Wednesday\, September 11-12 in The Matthews theater. \nThe play\, “Playing with Fire (after Frankenstein)’s” performances run Nov. 8-11\, 2018. \n  \n\nLEARN MORE about the audition requirements.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20180908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20180908T220000
DTSTAMP:20260616T110555
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY THEATER: 7th Theater on the Run
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Theater on the Run is performed two consecutive Saturdays at 6 p.m.\, Sept. 8 and 15. Tickets go on sale Aug. 14.  \nTheater on the Run has sold out every year since 2012. HINT: Last year we sold out in just 8 hours. Yes. That means — do not procrastinate.  \n  \n\nShow Details:\n\nBUY TICKETS \n Sales start Aug. 14\n\nSept. 8 or 15 \n Saturday: 6-10 p.m.\nTickets:\n$35 all seats\n\n\n\n\n  \nLEARN MORE about this event.
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